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IRCC held three draws in this week! Read updates here
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has held three back to back Express Entry draws this week! In the most recent one held today, October 26, a total of 3,600 invitations to apply (ITAs) were sent in a category-based selection draw for healthcare occupations. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for this draw was 431.
Which program was targeted for this draw?
This draw was for Healthcare Occupations, which falls under IRCC-targeted category-based Express Entry draws. To be eligible for this category you must:
- Meet the eligibility criteria of at least one Express Entry program (the Federal Skilled Worker Program, or Canadian Experience Class, or Federal Skilled Trades Program)
- Have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 6 months of continuous work experience in one of the listed occupations
- Meet all of the other requirements in the instructions for the round
The following occupations fall under this category:
- NOC 31100 Specialists in clinical and laboratory medication
- NOC 31101 Specialists in surgery
- NOC 31102 General practitioners and family physicians
- NOC 31103 Veterinarians
- NOC 31110 Dentists
- NOC 31111 Optometrists
- NOC 31112 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
- NOC 31121 Dieticians and nutritionists
- NOC 31200 Psychologists
- NOC 31201 Chiropractors
- NOC 31202 Physiotherapists
- NOC 31203 Occupational therapists
- NOC 31204 Kinesiologists and other jobs in therapy and assessment
- NOC 31209 Other professional jobs in analyzing health and treating
- NOC 31300 Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
- NOC 31301 Registered nursemaids and enlisted psychiatric nurses
- NOC 31302 Nurse practitioners
- NOC 31303 Physician associates, midwives, and allied health specialists
- NOC 32101 Licensed practical nurses
- NOC 32102 Paramedical occupations
- NOC 32103 Respiratory therapists and cardiopulmonary technologists
- NOC 32109 Other technical jobs in therapy and examination
- NOC 32120 Medical laboratory technologists
- NOC 32121 Medical radiation technologists
- NOC 32122 Medical Sonographers
- NOC 32200 Traditional Chinese treatment workers and acupuncturists
- NOC 32201 Massage therapists
- NOC 32209 Other practitioners of natural healing
- NOC 33101 Medical laboratory support and similar technical fields
- NOC 33102 Nurse assistants, attendants, and patient service associates
- NOC 33103 Pharmacy technical helpers and pharmacy subordinates
- NOC 33109 Other nursing jobs in health services
- NOC 41301 Therapists in counseling and connected fields
- NOC 41320 Education counselors
- NOC 42203 Instructors of persons with disabilities
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A look at recent Express Entry results
IRCC held back-to-back three Express Entry draws this week. The first was a Provincial Nominee Program-only draw on October 24. A total of 1,548 ITAs were sent out with a minimum CRS of 776 to apply.
The CRS score saw a jump as PNP draw candidates score an extra 600 points for their provincial nomination.
The second draw was on October 25 and a total of 300 ITAs were sent in a category-based selection draw for those with French-speaking proficiency. The minimum CRS score of 486 was needed to be considered for this draw.
Explaining Express Entry
Express Entry is a competitive immigration system implemented by the Government of Canada to manage and process applications for permanent residency from skilled foreign workers. It aims to attract and select highly qualified individuals who have the potential to contribute to Canada’s economy and society.
The first-ever category-based draw was held on June 28 this year and before that candidates were assessed based on their human capital factors including work experience, professional fields, language skills, education, and age. They were then ranked using an assigned CRS score. After each draw, candidates with the highest CRS scores (according to the cut-off) are issued ITAs, allowing them to apply for permanent residency.
To align with labor market needs and promote the French language, IRCC introduced new category-based selection criteria on May 31. The six new categories include:
- Healthcare
- STEM professions
- Trades
- Transport
- Agriculture and agri-food
- French-language proficiency
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